Here are several widely used alternatives to MDLive for online doctor visits, with a short summary of what each offers and notes about cost, coverage, or specialties so you can compare quickly.
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Teladoc 
- What: Large, full‑service telehealth provider — urgent care, primary care, dermatology, mental health, chronic-condition management.
- Notes: Widely available through insurers and employers; pricing and coverage depend on your plan. (Teladoc has had business changes in recent years; check current details before signing up.) (apnews.com)
 
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Amwell 
- What: Video visits for urgent care, primary care, therapy and psychiatry, nutrition and specialty services.
- Cost/coverage: Many insurance plans cover Amwell; self‑pay urgent visits often run in the range of ~$59–$79 but vary by service and insurer. (telehealth.com)
 
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Doctor on Demand (Included Health / Doctor on Demand) 
- What: Video visits for urgent care, primary care and mental health (therapy/psychiatry). Highly rated in consumer reviews.
- Cost: Typical self‑pay urgent visit prices have been reported around ~$75 for short visits; therapy and psychiatry cost more. (healthline.com)
 
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PlushCare 
- What: Primary care, urgent care, and mental health via telemedicine; offers membership plans that include discounted visit pricing and ongoing care.
- Cost: Membership model (example: membership around $19.99/month; visits with insurance often similar to in‑person copays; self‑pay visits quoted on site). (PlushCare.com)
 
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GoodRx Care 
- What: Low‑cost online visits (text/phone/video) focused on common conditions, sexual health, skin conditions, and prescriptions; integrated with GoodRx pricing for meds.
- Cost: Starts low for members (e.g., $19 with GoodRx Gold in some offerings); nonmember prices higher. Note: GoodRx has had privacy/regulatory attention in the past — worth reviewing their policies. (goodrx.com)
 
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98point6 
- What: Text‑first and video virtual primary/urgent care platform (asynchronous + real‑time options); used both direct to consumers and as a white‑label solution for employers/health systems.
- Notes: Focus on convenience and AI‑assisted intake; offerings and access models may differ by employer or plan. (98point6.com)
 
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LiveHealth Online 
- What: Telehealth platform often offered through health plans (covers urgent care, therapy, psychiatry, lactation consultants, dietitians).
- Cost/coverage: Many visits covered or cost similar to in‑person depending on insurance; pricing varies by service. (healthline.com)
 
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MeMD 
- What: Urgent care and behavioral health via telemedicine (phone/video).
- Cost: Historically positioned as a lower‑cost urgent care alternative (prices vary). (versusreviews.com)
 
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Lemonaid Health / Nurx / Ro (specialty-focused direct‑to‑consumer) 
- What: These services focus on specific areas—Lemonaid (common meds and some primary care), Nurx (birth control, PrEP, STIs), Ro (men’s/women’s health, sexual health, some primary care and chronic care). Good for prescription and condition-specific care.
- Notes: Price and availability vary by state and service; some restrict controlled substances. (Search each service for your state availability.)
 
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Zocdoc Telehealth and Local Health System Telemedicine 
- What: Zocdoc lists telehealth appointments with local physicians (useful to find a tele‑primary care or specialist who offers video visits). Also check your local health system or insurer’s telemedicine portal — often the easiest route for continuity of care and insurance coverage.
Quick tips for choosing:
- Insurance: See which platforms your insurance or employer covers — that often gives the best cost. (patients.Amwell.com)
- Service type: Pick a general telehealth (urgent/primary) vs. specialty (mental health, sexual health, dermatology) depending on need.
- Pricing model: Compare per‑visit price, membership/subscription, and whether the platform accepts insurance. (PlushCare.com)
- Prescriptions & controlled substances: Many platforms will prescribe common meds but restrict controlled substances and complex conditions — check policies before booking.
- Privacy: Review privacy policies (some telehealth vendors have faced data‑sharing scrutiny). (apnews.com)
If you want, I can:
- Compare 2–3 of these services side‑by‑side for cost, specialties, app availability and insurance acceptance based on your state and insurance; or
- Give direct links and signup tips for any one service above.
Which would you like me to do next?